Wisdom Cries Aloud

In the annals of King Solomon, recorded in the book of Proverbs, is a host of wise principles - those that sagaciously influenced his reign and named him the wisest king of all times. These inherent principles have proven timeless and universal, thus a guide post for humanity. I suggest this warrants a greater scrutiny of this benevolent gift from King Solomon - especially in the face of contemporary displays by humankind of licentious behaviour that lacks discipline, prudence, or aesthetic quality, which could be deemed as unwise.

My examination of the Proverbs will be an endeavor for personal devotions and meditation that is relative to current events. Hopefully, I will at least trigger some deliberation that may influence others to a higher standard and purpose. My expectations are to impact spheres of networking for a general good in our contemporary time. And I believe that is a beneficial thing, which is relevant today with a populous appeal.

Firstly, what is wisdom? Let me suggest that it is an inclination of far reaching insight to the consequences of choices made, having sound judgment and understanding for doing what is right, just and fair. It is that which gives one prudence, discretion and guidance for disciplined behavior. Yet directing deliberate action with a chaste response to situations that yield beneficial and profitable outcome for those who execute its mandates. I'm sure there's more to it than that but at least it's a start. In stating thus I'm convinced; we can't have enough wisdom.

The foundation of wisdom, so says King Solomon, rests on the fear of God. This may be problematic for some of you who don't believe in God. Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater just yet, thinking this isn't a worthwhile study. Sometimes, as when 'all roads lead back to Rome', (logically I propose); we may find housed within a study of wisdom, a revelation of the master of it. If there is a Creator of all things by intelligent design; then it's logical to deduct that He is the author of that direction for humans to live well. Wisdom is simply that credible direction by him who is veritable and desires for our success. By inherent nature; our creator would want us to have a thriving existence and posterity.

In this age there's an ever increasing abundance of knowledge available to human kind, but there seems to be no common sense in an application of it. I contend with the premise that having knowledge makes one smart or intelligent. Anyone can acquire information and spew it out for show and tell. It's like a hard drive with a host of files and documents but no software to drive the bits of information anywhere it'll do someone good. In fact, contrarily that's not smart - it makes one a fool. Even a simpleton with little knowledge can apply wisdom that does a body good.

Therefore I invite you to ruminate upon the Proverbs with me, making comments along the way, spurring us all on to become, at least, more wise - and then perhaps, successfully thriving in the greater scheme of things.